Therapists in Ebensburg, PA
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Hope Rising Integrative Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Are you sick with worry, does your stomach hurt, and are your muscles tense? Do you feel as if you cannot find peace? Maybe you toss and turn at night unable to sleep because of anxiety, depression or worries over your relationships. I am passionate about and have a proven track record for helping those with anxiety, depression and/or relationship concerns. I view counseling as collaborative process where you will gain tools to help you overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
Are you sick with worry, does your stomach hurt, and are your muscles tense? Do you feel as if you cannot find peace? Maybe you toss and turn at night unable to sleep because of anxiety, depression or worries over your relationships. I am passionate about and have a proven track record for helping those with anxiety, depression and/or relationship concerns. I view counseling as collaborative process where you will gain tools to help you overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
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Now Wellness - Janette Thompson LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Hi! How are you today? Not great? Wondering what in the (bleep) is going on in the world, in your relationship, in yourself? I get it and I'm here if you want to share. I'll do my best to understand what has been happening for you, and be present with everything you are feeling. We can explore and sort through it together, as you are ready. It may not feel like it, and you may not want to hear it, but you know what is best for you. I want to help you see that, so you are empowered to make decisions that align with where you want to be.
Hi! How are you today? Not great? Wondering what in the (bleep) is going on in the world, in your relationship, in yourself? I get it and I'm here if you want to share. I'll do my best to understand what has been happening for you, and be present with everything you are feeling. We can explore and sort through it together, as you are ready. It may not feel like it, and you may not want to hear it, but you know what is best for you. I want to help you see that, so you are empowered to make decisions that align with where you want to be.
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Robert L Contorchick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
Many times individuals and couples enter counseling seeking a resolution to long-standing conflicts or emotional stressors. You may be experiencing a sense of powerlessness or hopelessness. Our job, together, is to find alternative, healthy ways to address these concerns. My goal is not to instruct you but to trust in your innate ability to find the solutions that work for you. Counseling is the process by which we find those solutions-- so you regain power and control in your life.
Many times individuals and couples enter counseling seeking a resolution to long-standing conflicts or emotional stressors. You may be experiencing a sense of powerlessness or hopelessness. Our job, together, is to find alternative, healthy ways to address these concerns. My goal is not to instruct you but to trust in your innate ability to find the solutions that work for you. Counseling is the process by which we find those solutions-- so you regain power and control in your life.
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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Abby Casner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
Anxiety and depression, how to manage? Learn cognitive distortions and implement positive reframing for stressful situations. What are cognitive distortions? A cognitive distortion is an exaggerated or irrational thought pattern that can bring on depression and anxiety. Cognitive distortions are thoughts that cause individuals to perceive reality inaccurately. Steps to combat cognitive distortions: Identify the Cognitive Distortion, Challenge your assumptions, Fact or opinion challenge, and Positively reframe situations. Person centered therapy is utilized during treatment. I do NOT prescribe medications or provide ADHD evaluations
Anxiety and depression, how to manage? Learn cognitive distortions and implement positive reframing for stressful situations. What are cognitive distortions? A cognitive distortion is an exaggerated or irrational thought pattern that can bring on depression and anxiety. Cognitive distortions are thoughts that cause individuals to perceive reality inaccurately. Steps to combat cognitive distortions: Identify the Cognitive Distortion, Challenge your assumptions, Fact or opinion challenge, and Positively reframe situations. Person centered therapy is utilized during treatment. I do NOT prescribe medications or provide ADHD evaluations
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Michael George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
I am multi-passionate therapist practicing in Pennsylvania. In my private practice I specialize in providing therapy to adults and children as well as couples who are faced with the stressors of life and help with building skills and decision making. I am committed to helping others stop suffering in silence and not only learn how to navigate the complexities of your everyday life but find ways to thrive in the experience rather than just deal with it.
I am multi-passionate therapist practicing in Pennsylvania. In my private practice I specialize in providing therapy to adults and children as well as couples who are faced with the stressors of life and help with building skills and decision making. I am committed to helping others stop suffering in silence and not only learn how to navigate the complexities of your everyday life but find ways to thrive in the experience rather than just deal with it.
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Peace, Love, & Therapy with Chelsea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Just like my clients, I am a person/clinician, with many layers. Starting my career from the basis of a counseling degree rooted in trauma, I've worked with a spectrum of disorders over the past 7 years of my career. If you decide to make the empowered choice to step into this safe space you'll be met with my humor, specialized treatment in ADHD/ADD, use of dialectical behavior therapy & other modalities, and care for borderline personality disorders, women's issues, and relationship issues. With neurodivergent-friendly tactics, I can help clients to set and reach goals based on their own specialized parameters.
Just like my clients, I am a person/clinician, with many layers. Starting my career from the basis of a counseling degree rooted in trauma, I've worked with a spectrum of disorders over the past 7 years of my career. If you decide to make the empowered choice to step into this safe space you'll be met with my humor, specialized treatment in ADHD/ADD, use of dialectical behavior therapy & other modalities, and care for borderline personality disorders, women's issues, and relationship issues. With neurodivergent-friendly tactics, I can help clients to set and reach goals based on their own specialized parameters.
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We come by our struggles honestly. Sometimes we need help in how we cope with and relate to ourselves, others, and our circumstances. Turning to family and friends might not be possible or enough. Psychotherapy provides a respectful invitation to address concerns and goals, and to collaborate on a path forward. My approach draws from an understanding of skill building, attachment, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed factors if/as needed. Depending on goals, therapy can be short to longer-term. My clients have been among my most inspirational teachers on courage, resiliency, and creative problem-solving.
We come by our struggles honestly. Sometimes we need help in how we cope with and relate to ourselves, others, and our circumstances. Turning to family and friends might not be possible or enough. Psychotherapy provides a respectful invitation to address concerns and goals, and to collaborate on a path forward. My approach draws from an understanding of skill building, attachment, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed factors if/as needed. Depending on goals, therapy can be short to longer-term. My clients have been among my most inspirational teachers on courage, resiliency, and creative problem-solving.
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Soul Compass Counseling/Marisa Schuster, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CGP, CFRC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Hi! Thank you for clicking my profile. Are you stressed and not sure how to handle it? Are you coping with grief ? Do you need support and motivation to meet your goals? Life can be overwhelming at times. I'd like to help you identify your stressors and help bring more calm and happiness back into your life. I offer a safe environment to help support you on your path. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, call me. What do you have to lose? Too busy to meet in person? I also offer online counseling services. Call or email me for more information.
Hi! Thank you for clicking my profile. Are you stressed and not sure how to handle it? Are you coping with grief ? Do you need support and motivation to meet your goals? Life can be overwhelming at times. I'd like to help you identify your stressors and help bring more calm and happiness back into your life. I offer a safe environment to help support you on your path. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, call me. What do you have to lose? Too busy to meet in person? I also offer online counseling services. Call or email me for more information.
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Resolutions Counseling & Mediation Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
I am dedicated to helping people constructively resolve internal and external conflict by providing competent and thorough counseling and mediation services in a safe environment. I strive to work with my clientele to enhance communication skills, coping skills, healthy thought processes, & creative problem solving skills. My vision is to provide members of the community with the valuable tools necessary to assist them to lead the quality of life that they desire.
I am dedicated to helping people constructively resolve internal and external conflict by providing competent and thorough counseling and mediation services in a safe environment. I strive to work with my clientele to enhance communication skills, coping skills, healthy thought processes, & creative problem solving skills. My vision is to provide members of the community with the valuable tools necessary to assist them to lead the quality of life that they desire.
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Melissa Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Waitlist for new clients
If you're seeking support through challenging times and are ready for change and emotional relief, or if you're struggling with self-defeating behaviors that you can't break free from, I am here to help. I offer individual counseling for adults and work with a range of issues that span from grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life crossroads, and more. I take a compassionate, strengths-based approach to counseling as we work together to define your goals and gain skills to cope with whatever challenges you might be facing.
If you're seeking support through challenging times and are ready for change and emotional relief, or if you're struggling with self-defeating behaviors that you can't break free from, I am here to help. I offer individual counseling for adults and work with a range of issues that span from grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life crossroads, and more. I take a compassionate, strengths-based approach to counseling as we work together to define your goals and gain skills to cope with whatever challenges you might be facing.
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Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
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Scott Michael Kondash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Hello and thank you for stopping by! I believe my greatest strength is to create a comfortable and therapeutic relationship that will greatly assist you to express your concerns as well as establish your personal goals to experience growth and achieve your goals. Although my preferred counseling interventions may vary upon your personal needs, I utilize a great deal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my counseling approach.
Hello and thank you for stopping by! I believe my greatest strength is to create a comfortable and therapeutic relationship that will greatly assist you to express your concerns as well as establish your personal goals to experience growth and achieve your goals. Although my preferred counseling interventions may vary upon your personal needs, I utilize a great deal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my counseling approach.
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Samantha Jo Inzana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
Does the idea of change make you feel completely overwhelmed or fearful? You don't have to go through it alone! Whether you’re navigating a challenging life transition, managing anxiety, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to offer a compassionate and safe space for you to explore and heal. Change can be something so hard and emotionally overwhelming, I just want to be here to support you through it.
Does the idea of change make you feel completely overwhelmed or fearful? You don't have to go through it alone! Whether you’re navigating a challenging life transition, managing anxiety, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to offer a compassionate and safe space for you to explore and heal. Change can be something so hard and emotionally overwhelming, I just want to be here to support you through it.
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Jeanne (Jeana) Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
I have almost 25 years experience working as a licensed professional counselor. My training and expertise is in helping people overcome anxiety, panic, depression, mood disorders and PTSD. I also have also experience helping people manage chronic illness and pain.
I have almost 25 years experience working as a licensed professional counselor. My training and expertise is in helping people overcome anxiety, panic, depression, mood disorders and PTSD. I also have also experience helping people manage chronic illness and pain.
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Brad E Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Let me introduce myself. My name is Bradley Peters. I have been a therapeutic specialist for over 17 years. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and understood, especially during their toughest times. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can openly express their emotions and concerns. My goal is to help them develop coping skills, overcome challenges, and find a sense of inner peace. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Accepting New Clients! Let me introduce myself. My name is Bradley Peters. I have been a therapeutic specialist for over 17 years. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and understood, especially during their toughest times. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can openly express their emotions and concerns. My goal is to help them develop coping skills, overcome challenges, and find a sense of inner peace. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.
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Stewart Counseling Services LLC Trauma Specialist
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR-C, MT-BC, LPC, NBCC, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Choosing the right counselor can be very difficult. Feeling weighed down, frustrated, and not able to move past difficult memories can make a person feel chained to the past. It is important that your concerns are heard, validated, and that your pain is relieved by healing the wounds. Unlike talk therapy, memories can be resolved without talking about them. EMDR and IFS are two evidenced based ways to permanently heal people who have trauma. This is my specialty. In addition, I am offering EMDR intensive therapy for people who desire to resolve the past pain more quickly and effectively. VCAP covers this for sexual abuse.
Choosing the right counselor can be very difficult. Feeling weighed down, frustrated, and not able to move past difficult memories can make a person feel chained to the past. It is important that your concerns are heard, validated, and that your pain is relieved by healing the wounds. Unlike talk therapy, memories can be resolved without talking about them. EMDR and IFS are two evidenced based ways to permanently heal people who have trauma. This is my specialty. In addition, I am offering EMDR intensive therapy for people who desire to resolve the past pain more quickly and effectively. VCAP covers this for sexual abuse.
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I’m Lindsay Repko and I’m a psychotherapist committed to offering you a protected place to effectively explore the depths of who you truly are and what you want for your life, whether your experience of suffering is old or new. This sounds simple, but our modern society can make such a space hard to find, and cultural norms or taboos can pressure us to hide parts of ourselves in shame. When this happens, people often push relationships away that they need and experience pain and isolation.
I’m Lindsay Repko and I’m a psychotherapist committed to offering you a protected place to effectively explore the depths of who you truly are and what you want for your life, whether your experience of suffering is old or new. This sounds simple, but our modern society can make such a space hard to find, and cultural norms or taboos can pressure us to hide parts of ourselves in shame. When this happens, people often push relationships away that they need and experience pain and isolation.
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Choices Clinical Counseling-Accepting New Clients!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Start your healing journey with Choices. Experience top-tier care from the best clinical staff in the area. Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals. Make the right choice for your mental health. Feel the difference that personalized, high-quality therapy can make. You matter to us because your mental health is our top priority.
Start your healing journey with Choices. Experience top-tier care from the best clinical staff in the area. Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals. Make the right choice for your mental health. Feel the difference that personalized, high-quality therapy can make. You matter to us because your mental health is our top priority.
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Alyssa Matalik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself questioning things about yourself or wondering what is holding you back? We all have things we "could" be working on, but curiosity and action about your own life is the first step! I love meeting with people who want to improve their lives and it takes courage to admit when something is "off." My approach is eclectic and I'm passionate about reducing the stigma of therapy and making it an inclusive experience for growth and change.
Do you find yourself questioning things about yourself or wondering what is holding you back? We all have things we "could" be working on, but curiosity and action about your own life is the first step! I love meeting with people who want to improve their lives and it takes courage to admit when something is "off." My approach is eclectic and I'm passionate about reducing the stigma of therapy and making it an inclusive experience for growth and change.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Ebensburg, PA
20+
Average cost per session
$100
Therapists in Ebensburg, PA who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
81% | Coping Skills |
76% | Grief |
76% | Stress |
71% | Self Esteem |
67% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Highmark |
81% | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea |
76% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Ebensburg, PA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Ebensburg?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.